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ams-OSRAM AGXSWX:AMS +0.97%41 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -26.70 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AMS with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF7.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 746 Semiconductors companies, ams-OSRAM AG ranks worse than 94.64% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. ams-OSRAM AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -26.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ams-OSRAM AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:AMS'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -54.2 Med: -8.35 Max: 2.2
Current: -26.7
During the past 13 years, ams-OSRAM AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.20%. The lowest was -54.20%. And the median was -8.35%.
XSWX:AMS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 94.64% of 746
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -1.4
vs XSWX:AMS: -26.70
ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
ams-OSRAM AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:AMS vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, ams-OSRAM AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
ams-OSRAM AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ams-OSRAM AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ams-OSRAM AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
ams-OSRAM AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -26.70 mean?
ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -26.70 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for ams-OSRAM AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ams-OSRAM AG ranks #706 out of 746 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 94.6%.
Is ams-OSRAM AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
ams-OSRAM AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -26.70. Based on the distribution chart, ams-OSRAM AG ranks #706 out of 746 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ams-OSRAM AG has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ams-OSRAM AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, ams-OSRAM AG ranks #706 out of 746 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places ams-OSRAM AG in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Semiconductors company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for ams-OSRAM AG and its competitors. ams-OSRAM AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -26.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ams-OSRAM AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF7.95, compared to a current price of CHF16.65 — trading 109.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -26.70. ams-OSRAM AG's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -26.70 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ams-OSRAM AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF16.65 is trading 109.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF7.95.
GuruFocus considers ams-OSRAM AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AMS:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -26.70
GF Value™: CHF7.95 vs. price of CHF16.65 (109.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AMS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ams-OSRAM AG designs, manufactures, and sells sensors, sensor interfaces, and analog integrated circuit solutions. The company is an important supplier to customers in the consumer, communications, medical, automotive, and industrial end markets. The firm operates in three segments: BU Opto Semiconductors, CMOS Sensors & ASICs, and BU Lamps and Systems. The majority of its revenue is generated from the BU Opto Semiconductors segment. The company generates maximum revenue from the Asia Pacific region and the rest from the Americas, and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
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